ENGINEERING CO-OP STUDENT- AUTOMATION

Por qué te necesitamos? CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers, employees, and the environment.
At the Ottawa Plant, we specialize in innovative insulation solutions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Join our team to gain valuable experience in process engineering while contributing to our mission of creating sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.
Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-op Student - Automation to join our dynamic team at the Ottawa Plant.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on real-world projects, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.
Job Purpose.
Reporting to the Technical Service Manager, the Engineering Co-op Student- Automation is responsible for learning and developing engineering, project management, and leadership skills while actively undertaking and accomplishing assignments assigned to them.
This position will also support the plant and company strategic initiatives including capital projects that involve electrical process control systems and provide leadership in the implementation and support of plant automation, electrical and database systems.
Essential Functions.
Collaborates in  planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing automation related projects and initiatives.
Assists in responsibilities include the designing or developing new process control systems and revision / maintenance of existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects; managing and guiding contractors, consultants, and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost / benefit analysis and making recommendations to improve efficiencies.
Assists in planning and scheduling of projects and preparing capital expenditures.
Assists in Managing automation team’s workflow and automation related projects and provides weekly status report to plant management.
Participates in Focus Improvement teams to resolve critical process and production problems with customers and vendors.
Learns and provides technical expertise, support, and enhancement of automation related systems (PLC / HMI / VFD / Instrumentation / Data and Voice Networks / plant electrical distribution systems) and implements required updates to avoid technical obsolescence.
Ensures CertainTeed Gypsum’s standards of safety, quality and reliability are built into power distribution and control systems.
Supports maintenance team with any difficult troubleshooting issues.
Uses advanced tools / techniques to reduce process variations and downtime.
Participates in analyzing operating problems, develops solutions, and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
Assists in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Participates in providing training for operators and maintenance personnel.
Assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, and supports VMVO and WCM initiatives.
Hour work.
8 am to 4.
pm Monday to Friday (the hours may vary) Term.
Spring   ¿Este trabajo es para ti? Education and Experience.
Must be a registered University Internship student within an Engineering Disciplineand in good standings Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software tools Strong industrial and mechanical design aptitude is preferred Must possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing, and examining skills to find the best solutions to various situations Proven Health and Safety accountabilities Lean manufacturing training and experience Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English Use of SAP enterprise software is an asset Physical Demands.
Frequently sitting, standing and walking for longer periods of times Maybe require to lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment Algo más sobre nosotros